A Queer Picture-Book Biography With Crunch and Zest
A new picture book about food fermentation evangelist Sandor Katz is the queer biography I didn’t know I needed—full of flavor, inspiration, and community.
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Three Queer-Inclusive Books to Help Kids Understand Abortion, Abortion Rights, and Body Autonomy
Abortion is health care, and children should learn about it in age-appropriate ways as they do other health topics. And with abortion rights making headlines right now, children may have questions about it. Here are three queer-inclusive books that may help them understand.
A Nonbinary Child Finds Their Courage in New Picture Book
A new picture book from the author of Grandad’s Camper stars a nonbinary child who loves to perform—except that their inner cowardly lion always roars away their confidence. Can a new friend who is also shy help them overcome their fears?
14 Books With Queer Dads for Father’s Day
Father’s Day (or Fathers’ Day, if that’s how you roll) is almost here, so let’s round up some great books for and about kids with queer dads—and a few for the dads themselves! Humor, drag queens, STEM learning, and gentle lessons of families and love—these books have it all!
Politicians Propose Banning Kids from Drag Queen Shows and Story Hours — So Here Are 14 Kids’ Books Celebrating Drag
Politicians in at least two states have proposed bans on minors attending drag shows, including all-ages shows and Drag Queen Story Hours. Hear what drag queen and children’s author Lil Miss Hot Mess and others have to say about this—and learn more about her books and many more celebrating kids and drag!
A Baker’s Dozen of LGBTQ-Inclusive Kids’ Books About Baking
Because I love to bake—and because of a new baking-themed, queer-inclusive picture book out recently—here’s a tasty roundup of the many LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ books with baking themes, plus a look at the connections between baking and LGBTQ rights!
Queer Kids with Queer Parents Getting Needed Representation in New Books
Second-generation queer kids—queer kids with queer parents—are seeing a wave of representation in books right now. It’s a myth that LGBTQ parents “make” our kids LGBTQ, but statistically, some are going to be, so it’s great to see their growing inclusion!
Mombian Database Hits Milestone of 1000+ LGBTQ Family Books and More
The Mombian Database of LGBTQ Family Books, Media, and More now has more than 1000 items in it—and counting! With LGBTQ-inclusive books under increased attack, I hope this database can play a part in connecting those who need such books with the many titles that now exist.
A “Strong” Showing of New LGBTQ Kids’ Books Out Today!
Today’s new LGBTQ-inclusive kids’ books include a picture-book biography of the world’s first openly gay strongman, a non-fiction book about the AIDS crisis, several middle-grade novels by some of the best authors writing for that age, and more!
Countering Hate With Children’s Books
Ten years ago this week, Jennifer Gennari published a middle-grade book about a girl with two moms in Vermont during the battle for civil unions there. Gennari guest posted here shortly afterward, explaining how seeing homophobia had motivated her to write the story. Today, as the book is one of many being targeted in a wave of book bans, she has guest posted again to talk about the current climate.